state_legiscan_drain · NY
Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.
April 6, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would standardize venue provisions in New York court acts to allow tenants to sue landlords in the county where the rental property is located for tenancy or lease disputes. The Office of Court Administration would be required to develop new forms, procedures, and deliver a report to implement this change.
Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9789
Common questions
- What does "Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would standardize venue provisions in New York court acts to allow tenants to sue landlords in the county where the rental property…
- When was it published?
- It was published on April 6, 2026.